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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.86, 3,024.77 and 1,197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.86, 3,024.77 and 1,197.15 is: 1,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.86 : 3,024.77 = 1,197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.86/3,024.77 = 1,197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.86x = 3,024.77 × 1,197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.86x = 3,621,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,097.42/2,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.07

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